Frances Yahia, PhD, MS, MPH, LD/N, MHC, MFT
16770 Lakeview Court Weston, FL 33326- -
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Education: Sai Ayurvedic CollegeAyurvedic Practitioner Diploma, May 2014
Barry University: Ph.D, December 2009,
College of Education
Concentration: Educational Leadership/Mental Health
Florida International University:M.S., April 2000,
College of Health Sciences
Concentration: Dietetics & Nutrition
Florida International University:M.P.H., April 1998,
College of Health Sciences
Concentration: Public Health
Florida International University:B.S., December 1995,
College of Journalism & Mass Communications
Concentration: Advertising
Argosy University:Concentration: Psychology
Capella University:Concentration: Psychology
California State University-HaywardConcentration: Certificate in Online Education &
Training, 1999
Administrative Experience
2018-presentKeiser University, Pembroke Pines
• Program Chair, Psychology Department
Student Audits
Curriculum Design
Applied Behavior Analyst program development
Wellness Center Coordinator
Student Clinical Coordinator
-Council for Ayurvedic Credentialing
• Director of Accreditation
Write policies and procedures for programmatic accreditation
Conduct accreditation visits
Train ayurvedic programs on Standards of Accreditation
2016Sampoorna College of Ayurveda & Holistic Studies
to 2018•Director
Enroll students
Process applications and college paperwork
Maintain student & faculty files
Collect student payments
Accreditation procedures and policies implemented
2012Innova College-Online
to 2017•Director of Academic Affairs
Uphold accreditation standards
Maintain/Implement Strategic Plan
Engage in continuous program development
Policy Implementation
Monitor Bilingual Education Implementation
Business Curriculum Development
2009Southeastern College
to 2012•Dean of Nursing & EMS Programs
Uphold accreditation standards
Plan faculty professional development
Track retention
Lead faculty meetings
Advise students
Perform regular faculty evaluations
Engage in continuous program development
100% NCLEX pass rates [RN, PN, MEDIC]
-Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Campus
•Faculty Mentor/Full Time Faculty
Managed adjunct faculty
Reviewed faculty performance
Performed weekly course checks
Conducted performance reviews
Nutrition Curriculum Designer
-Keiser Career College-ML Campus
•Dean of Academic Affairs
Upheld accreditation standards
Planned faculty professional development
Tracked retention
Led faculty meetings
Advised students
Performed regular faculty evaluations
-Food Fitness International
• Director of Communications
Prepared instructional materials for new books
Coordinated speaking engagements
Designed promotional materials for newly written books
-University of Miami, Women's Health Initiative
• Retention Specialist
Retained study participants through a variety of methods
Served as group nutritionist on largest post-menopausal studyconducted to date
Contacted potential study participants
Teaching Experience
2017-presentKeiser University-Fort Lauderdale
• Psychology Professor
-University of Miami
• Nutrition Professor
-Barstow Community College
• Online Nutrition Professor
-Art Institute Online
• Online Psychology Professor
• Online Nutrition Professor
• Faculty Mentor
-DeVry University
• Online Nutrition Professor
-AT Still University—Graduate School
• Online Public Health Professor
-Davenport University
• Online Health Sciences Professor
-University of Bridgeport Connecticut—Graduate School
• Online Nutrition Professor
-Florida International University
•Nutrition Professor,
•Research Assistant
-Everglades University
•Alternative Medicine Program, Professor
-Nova Southeastern University
•Online Public Health Professor
•Health Education Specialist
-Miami-Dade College
•Nutrition Professor
•Online Psychology Professor
-University of Miami, Women's Health Initiative
•Group Nutritionist
Consulting/Counseling Experience
-Private Practice
•Counseling
-Family Court Services, Miami-Dade County
•Family Therapist
-Fort Lauderdale Mental Hospital
•Mental Health Counselor
•Family Therapist
-Barry Family Enrichment Center
• Mental Health Counselor
•Family Therapist
-eDiets
• Nutrition Consultant
•Nutrition Researcher
Professional AffiliationsAerobics & Fitness Federation of America
Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor
American Counseling Association
American Dietetic Association
American Public Health Association
Broward County Dietetic Association- Administrative Council- Newsletter Editor
Florida Dietetic Association
Awards & HonorsCustomer Service Award,
Keiser Career College, -
American Public Health Association
Gerontological Health Research Foundation Research Award
Honorable Mention, 2001
Florida Dietetic Association
Sister Helen Marie Scholarship, 1996
LicensesLicensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
Mental Health Counselor, Registered Intern
Marriage & Family Therapist
CertificationsCertified Health Education Specialist
Certified Online Teaching Instructor
Grants Worked UnderFlorida Department of Education/USDA. "Sports Nutrition: In-Service Education for Florida Middle & High School Coaches & Trainers", 1995-98, Sports Nutrition Educator.
Florida Department of Education/USDA. "Development of Training Manual & Videotape on Sports Nutrition for Use by Middle & High School Coaches, Trainers & Teachers",-, Sports Nutrition Educator.
Original ResearchHydration Status in the Exercising Elderly: The Effects of Knowledge on Attitudes and Practice (submitted for publication)
Use of Technology-Mediated Support System Helps Obese Continue Losing Weight (accepted at 2003 NAASO conference)
Type-II Diabetics Learn to Maintain their Weight in a Technology-Mediated Weight-Management Program (accepted at 2003 Diabetes & Technology conference)
Online Weight-management Program with the Use of Online Support Produces Significant Weight Loss in Obese, Type-2 Diabetic Females (accepted at 2003 NAASO & 2003 Diabetes & Technology conference)
Predictors of Multicultural Competence in Online Faculty (submitted for presentation)
Refereed PresentationsKeane MW, Yahia FC: Invest in Yourself: A Sports Nutrition Program for
Adolescent Athletes. Florida Home Economists Association Annual Conference, 1996.
Keane MW, Yahia FC: Invest in Yourself: A Sports Nutrition Program for
Adolescent Athletes. Martin County Sports Nutrition Conference, 1997.
Keane MW, Yahia FC: Invest in Yourself: A Sports Nutrition Program for
Adolescent Athletes. Jacksonville Sports Nutrition Conference, 1997.
Keane MW, Yahia FC: Invest in Yourself: A Sports Nutrition Program for
Adolescent Athletes. Dade County High School Athletic Trainers Conference, 1998.
Yahia-Levy, FC,: The Effect of Education on Knowledge, Attitudes and Fluid Intake for a Group of Female Exercising Elders. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, 2001.
Yahia, FC,: Humor in the Classroom. On Course National Conference, April 2013 [invitation to present]
Refereed PublicationsKeane MW, Yahla (sic) FC: "Invest in Yourself: Sports Nutrition That Works",
School Food in Florida, Winter 1998, 14-15.
Other•Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Software, Adobe PageMaker Software & Internet
•Fully Bilingual: English & Spanish
•Online Course Development
•DETC [Distance Education & Training Council] Course Evaluator
•Soul Tracker: iTunes app developer
Books•The Seven Gates: Seven Steps beyond Self-Awareness
References Available Upon Request
